First pilot to break sound barrier dies at 97
United States Air Force officer Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to surpass the speed of sound during a test flight in 1947. source
90-year-old grandma becomes first to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.K. began its first wave of vaccinations, with 800,000 doses available. The U.S. is on the verge of vaccine authorization after the FDA announced its analysis of Pfizer’s data.…
1st doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine administered in US
The first shipments of the coronavirus vaccine was delivered to hospitals across the country. source
Coronavirus provokes debate in United Kingdom
As the U.K. begins to relax restrictions, medical publications are warning the government against these plans. source
Nor’easter to bring heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions
Twenty states are in the path of the imminent nor’easter that’s set to bring heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions as winds gust up to 45 mph. Power outages are expected.…
Latest on COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the new coronavirus mutation in UK
Dr. Todd Ellerin, an infectious disease specialist, discusses the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the latest coronavirus mutation detected in the U.K. source
No evidence UK variant causes more severe illness or increased risk of death: CDC
The White House is now considering a mandate for anyone traveling from the U.K. to test negative before flying due to early evidence that suggested the mutated virus may be…
What we know about new COVID-19 variant detected in UK l GMA
The United Kingdom has shut down travel to and from South Africa, where the new mutation of the coronavirus was identified earlier this month. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3plXofT #ABCNews #COVID19 #NewCoronavirusVariant…
ABC News Live Update: US hits another grim milestone in pandemic
Plus, a profile of an up-and-coming prospect who’s the product of the NBA’s global reach, and Christmas decorations across the country brighten up the holiday spirit. source
US reports 1st case of UK COVID-19 variant l GMA
A man in his 20s in Colorado is confirmed to have the more virulent strain that was detected in the United Kingdom, officials said. #ABCNews #COVID19 #Colorado source